http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/ Tips and hints on dog and puppy care. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:23:19 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-70771 Kristina Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:24:02 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-70771 I was wondering about this myself. We just adopted a kitten for my daughter and now our two dogs, a Chihuahua-datsun mix and a beagle-something mix are both sneezing with watery eyes and sound stuffed up. Both of them have even had occasions where they have trouble breathing. Would allergies cause that? I know the beagle already has allergies and we give him benadryl. So is this just one more thing? I would certainly appreciate any advice. I was wondering about this myself. We just adopted a kitten for my daughter and now our two dogs, a Chihuahua-datsun mix and a beagle-something mix are both sneezing with watery eyes and sound stuffed up. Both of them have even had occasions where they have trouble breathing. Would allergies cause that? I know the beagle already has allergies and we give him benadryl. So is this just one more thing? I would certainly appreciate any advice.

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-68515 Maxine Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:09:09 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-68515 I think my 12 month ole dog is allergic to the kitten I rescued a few weeks ago. Since the kitten has been in our house, the dog had developed sores on her body. The dog has sensitive skin anyway and I think the cat has made it worse. She is constanlty scratching, which then makes the sores seep a little bit of blood. I bathe the sores but am worried that the kitten may have to go to a new home. Its a shame because they get on sooo well. Its nice to see them snuggle up on the settee. Any ideas?? I think my 12 month ole dog is allergic to the kitten I rescued a few weeks ago. Since the kitten has been in our house, the dog had developed sores on her body. The dog has sensitive skin anyway and I think the cat has made it worse. She is constanlty scratching, which then makes the sores seep a little bit of blood. I bathe the sores but am worried that the kitten may have to go to a new home. Its a shame because they get on sooo well. Its nice to see them snuggle up on the settee. Any ideas??

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-67747 Telsa Singh Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:09:24 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-67747 I have a 7 lb Maltese dog. I had her know for two years, I recently adopted two kittens, and I believe my dog is allergic to my kittens. She has been sneezing, coughing and itching a lot. I thought she was sick, so I took her to the vet. The vet took blood test and told me that she was fine. While she was at the vet, she did not cough nor sneeze. As soon as she gets back in the house she starts wheezing, and sneezing. The vet gave me benedryl, but it only works for a short while. I don't know what to do. Will my dog eventually get used to being around the cats, or do I seriously have to get rid of my kittens? Is there any other allergy medicine that I can use that is more effective than benedryl? I have a 7 lb Maltese dog. I had her know for two years, I recently adopted two kittens, and I believe my dog is allergic to my kittens. She has been sneezing, coughing and itching a lot. I thought she was sick, so I took her to the vet. The vet took blood test and told me that she was fine. While she was at the vet, she did not cough nor sneeze. As soon as she gets back in the house she starts wheezing, and sneezing. The vet gave me benedryl, but it only works for a short while. I don’t know what to do. Will my dog eventually get used to being around the cats, or do I seriously have to get rid of my kittens? Is there any other allergy medicine that I can use that is more effective than benedryl?

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-67075 Jill Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:38:51 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-67075 Crazy, isn't it? Myself and my puppy are also very allergic to our two cats. We get the same symptoms and actually medicate the same. It's interesting we both get the red watery eyes at the same times, we feel each other's pain. Then the cats are perfectly aloof, they don't care about what they're doing to us :P Aside from medicating, I run a robot vacuum (the roomba) regularly to get rid of cat fur and dander on the ground, then I also use the furminator brush on the cats to rid them of their loose undercoat so they shed much less, also gives them a nice shiny coat and minimizes furballs. If you have money to throw at the problem, these products help. Crazy, isn’t it? Myself and my puppy are also very allergic to our two cats. We get the same symptoms and actually medicate the same. It’s interesting we both get the red watery eyes at the same times, we feel each other’s pain. Then the cats are perfectly aloof, they don’t care about what they’re doing to us Aside from medicating, I run a robot vacuum (the roomba) regularly to get rid of cat fur and dander on the ground, then I also use the furminator brush on the cats to rid them of their loose undercoat so they shed much less, also gives them a nice shiny coat and minimizes furballs. If you have money to throw at the problem, these products help.

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-65175 Amanda Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:21:34 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-65175 My dog is allergic to EVERYTHING, especially grass, so I was very worried about bringing a cat home. The dog is already taking 6 benadryl a day (as instructed by the vet; and no, it doesnt make him the slightest bit tired) for his grass issues, so if he was allergic to Kitty, there'd be no other option but to give kitty up. Luckily, she's been with us a week and he hasnt shown any signs of an allergy My dog is allergic to EVERYTHING, especially grass, so I was very worried about bringing a cat home. The dog is already taking 6 benadryl a day (as instructed by the vet; and no, it doesnt make him the slightest bit tired) for his grass issues, so if he was allergic to Kitty, there’d be no other option but to give kitty up. Luckily, she’s been with us a week and he hasnt shown any signs of an allergy

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-64467 Marijoy Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:56:28 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-64467 Thank you all for your input. I have been wondering for a week now if my 30 lb beagle mix was alergic to my new cat. The dog has the same symptoms, especially the sneezing and for the last 2 days has been isolating herself from the cat by going into a closet. I am going to buy some Benedryl tomorrow after checking with the vet for dosage. Thank you all for your input. I have been wondering for a week now if my 30 lb beagle mix was alergic to my new cat. The dog has the same symptoms, especially the sneezing and for the last 2 days has been isolating herself from the cat by going into a closet. I am going to buy some Benedryl tomorrow after checking with the vet for dosage.

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-60940 Zoee Glassman Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:46:48 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-60940 My dog is allergic to a lot of things.Immunotherapy is what worked for her. It is amazing. Her life is so much more comfortable now. Shots must be given but it is so simple. My dog is allergic to a lot of things.Immunotherapy is what worked for her. It is amazing. Her life is so much more comfortable now. Shots must be given but it is so simple.

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-60466 Shannon Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:56:27 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-60466 Our cat of 17 years just recently passed away. We got our dog in 2001 and from the very get go he was allergic to something we couldn't figure out. Itching and diarhea. Vet gave him steroid shots periodically, that helped for a couple days, and we fed him VERY expensive dog food. Nothing helped. He also stunk like rotting flesh, yuck! Well, since the cats been gone, dog doesn't itch and doesn't stick and no more diarhea! Wierd! Poor thing lived like that for 9 years and it was the darn cat! Our cat of 17 years just recently passed away. We got our dog in 2001 and from the very get go he was allergic to something we couldn’t figure out. Itching and diarhea. Vet gave him steroid shots periodically, that helped for a couple days, and we fed him VERY expensive dog food. Nothing helped. He also stunk like rotting flesh, yuck! Well, since the cats been gone, dog doesn’t itch and doesn’t stick and no more diarhea! Wierd! Poor thing lived like that for 9 years and it was the darn cat!

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-44661 Christine Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:43:46 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-44661 I think my new puppy may be allergic to cats as well =( he is a silkie terrier and has been sneezing ever since we bought him home 7 days ago, at first i thought it was a cold but then i realized when he is taken somewhere else (not around cats) he is fine. He also reverse sneezes a lot and im not sure if that has anything to do with allergies. Can someone please help.. im frustrated!! I think my new puppy may be allergic to cats as well =( he is a silkie terrier and has been sneezing ever since we bought him home 7 days ago, at first i thought it was a cold but then i realized when he is taken somewhere else (not around cats) he is fine. He also reverse sneezes a lot and im not sure if that has anything to do with allergies. Can someone please help.. im frustrated!!

]]> http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-43804 Steve Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:16:04 +0000 http://free-dog-tips.com/my-dogs-allergic-to-my-cat/#comment-43804 just got a new kitten today cutest little thing in the world found out by 1 am dog wont stop coughing throwing up and has watery eyes 25mg of bene and now he is passed out on the bed laying next to the kiten not coughing not throwing up and all symptoms have vanished my vet recommended 1mg/1lb and sure enough sounds like lucas out half lab half pug is loving the new kitten but maybe having a sneeze or 2 along the way just got a new kitten today cutest little thing in the world found out by 1 am dog wont stop coughing throwing up and has watery eyes 25mg of bene and now he is passed out on the bed laying next to the kiten not coughing not throwing up and all symptoms have vanished my vet recommended 1mg/1lb and sure enough sounds like lucas out half lab half pug is loving the new kitten but maybe having a sneeze or 2 along the way

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